Final · Kickoff
2004 Regular season · Week 16 · Louisiana Superdome
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The New Orleans Saints beat the Atlanta Falcons 26–13 at home at Louisiana Superdome in Week 16 of the 2004 regular season on December 26, 2004.
The result moved the Saints to 7–8 and dropped the Falcons to 11–4. It was the Saints’ third straight win. The Falcons finished 2004 at 11–5 and lost in the NFC Championship Game. The Saints finished 2004 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Atlanta Falcons won 24–21 on November 28, 2004. When they met again, the Atlanta Falcons won 34–31 on October 16, 2005. The teams split their two 2004 meetings.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Series tied 6–6 after meeting No. 12 since 1999 Full series history
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
Atlanta will play Sunday night without its veteran edge rusher, who has concussion and neck injuries, and lost a linebacker to injured reserve on the eve of Baltimore's visit.
The No. 8 overall pick is still working with trainers, and the earliest reported return is Week 7 in Paris, with the bye making Week 9 against Cleveland a likelier target.
